Michael Sweeney

Featuring the heartfelt melody of this traditional Irish folk song, Michael uses lush harmonies, varieties in texture, and carefully paced emotional peaks in this marvelous setting for young players....

Michael's popular setting of tuneful Irish melodies is available here in an easy flexible format using just 4 parts plus percussion. Ideal for small group settings.

Beautiful rendition of the beloved American song. (Artist Level)

This funky original from Michael Sweeney is very effective for beginning groups and one that is fun to play. Includes short 4-measure feature spots for each section including drums. Also features a wr...

An infectious funky groove that is sure to be a hit with your players. Starts with a gospel-style chorale and is pure fun for all.

Based on the successful arrangement of the standard made famous by John Coltrane, this combo chart features a 3/4 pattern with all sections getting a chance at the chorus and the easy solo section is...

One of the all-time great tunes by jazz legend Thelonious Monk. This arrangement by Michael Sweeney is an authentic adaptation using the original key (Bb) and preserving Monk's unique rhythmic phrases...

This early jazz classic by Miles Davis is an excellent vehicle for introducing the blues. The trumpet soli section is derived from Miles' original solo and may be performed either as a solo or as a se...

In the tradition of 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy' and 'Chattanooga Choo Choo, ' here is one of the classic swing tunes from the '40s made famous by Louis Jordan. The saxes get a workout on the main theme,...

Although known primarily as the theme for the famed Harlem Globetrotters, this familiar standard has remained popular through the years with recordings by countless jazz artists. Here's a fun version...

Essential Elements Artist Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34).

Never before have the magical melodies of Holst's masterpiece been made available at this easy level. Using excerpts from the first and third movements, but still maintaining the integrity and sound o...

Organize concerts with your beginning groups quickly and painlessly with this marvelous band collection of arrangements from the popular Essential Elements Band Series. Featuring 15 titles that correl...

This striking overture has established itself as a staple in many band programs across the country and appear on many state lists as well. Bold and exciting, this composition provides a wealth of vari...

Depicting an ancient tale of battle between water serpents and giant thunderbirds, Michael's dramatic work for young players provides plenty of imagery amid the dark sonorities and driving percussion...

With powerful melodies, a contrasting lyric middle section, and percussion using trash cans, Michael's popular work from 1997 has become a staple for the middle school level. Here is a version adapted...

Rarely does any single publication have such an effect on band literature as this unique and striking composition from 1994. Individually, the parts are relatively simple. Yet the combined effect is s...

This incredibly well-written work for beginning players lives up to its title! Your young musicians will absolutelty love this heroic piece that sounds like it was written as the score to a movie abou...

This incredibly well-written work for beginning players lives up to its title! Your young musicians will absolutelty love this heroic piece that sounds like it was written as the score to a movie abou...

This incredibly well-written work for beginning players lives up to its title! Your young musicians will absolutelty love this heroic piece that sounds like it was written as the score to a movie abou...

This landmark work for beginning groups helped to set the standard for music at this level. Boldly written to include dissonances, varied scoring effects, and driving rhythmic ostinatos, Michael Sween...

MusicWorks ¯ Grade 1¶Rarely does any single publication have such an effect on band literature as this unique and striking composition from 1994. Individually, the parts are relatively simple. Yet the...